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K979 CJM

1993 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,912 mi
Last recorded140,912 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK979 CJM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2010 140,912 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 140,912 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 139,139 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 145,383 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 145,383 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 130,184 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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K979 CJM is a 1993 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 119,252 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K979 CJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K979 CJM?

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What year was K979 CJM registered?

K979 CJM is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 4 January 1993.

Is K979 CJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K979 CJM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K979 CJM have outstanding finance?

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